Historical Fun

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY - MARCH 25th On this day in history in 1199, Richard-The-First -King-To-Eat-The-Heart-of-A-Lion has been shot.   Read the Historical Fun News Report about Richard the Lionheart's attempted assassination attempt from 1199   On this day in history in 421, according to legend, Venice was founded at exactly 12:00 noon.   Basically two blokes were at the pub getting well and truly hammered, when they came outside to try and find somewhere that sold kebabs. They ended up in a field in the middle of nowhere and one declared, "We should found a city. I love you, tree. Oh, crap, I'm gonna barf."   And that's how Venice was founded.   On this day in history in 1306, Robert the Bruce became King of Scotland.   Back in 1298, Robert-Upset-Me-And-You-Get-Bruced became the Guardian of Scotland. But, what the hell? What's this stupid Guardianship rubbish? Gimme the throne. Bunch of morons.   Robert the B...

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY 2nd FEBRUARY On This Day in 1977, Shakira was born.   Shakira is an internationally successful recording artist and judge on the American version of The Voice.   She once told a friendly squirrel that she'd get Underneath Your Clothes, Whenever, Wherever and didn't care about the Rules, so long as that squirrel was The One.   It turned out the squirrel was Ready for the Good Times and wasn't a Fool. Although what Shakira didn't realise was the squirrel had all ready read a Poem to a Horse but was willing to partake with some Animal City with Shakira as the horse had Eyes Like Yours.   Shakira was quite taken aback, but, not willing to tell the squirrel "Don't Bother," she ignored the mutterings of the dancing unicorn in the back of her mind telling her it was Illegal, and although she knew the Costume Makes The Clown, was willing to make Dreams For A Plan and told it, "I'm waiting for Your Embrace." ...

On This Day In History - 8th July   8th July 975, Edgar the Peaceful, King of England, died. Ironically, despite his name, his rule of England was anything but peaceful.   In fact, it was full of conflict and murder, death, kills.   But, there was also pancakes.   8th July 1099, during the First Crusade, 15,000 starving Christian soldiers marched around Jerusalem in a religious procession whilst the Muslim defenders look on.   "What the heck are they doing?" "Protesting, I guess?" "At what?" "Something to do with the corruption in the professional game of soccer, I think." "We should join them. That's a pretty serious and just cause."   8th July 1859, King Charles XV & IV becomes king of Sweden and Norway.   Yep, you're wondering the same thing as I am. Is he Charles XV or IV? Or are there two of them?   He is Charles XV of Sweden, and Charles IV of Norway. However, then it gets comp...

On This Day In History - 7th July   7th July 1456, Joan of Arc has a retrial and the verdict is announced - Joan of Arc is acquitted of heresy.   Everyone rejoice.   Oh, wait, she had been dead for twenty five years after the first trial found her guilty and she was executed by burning on a stake.   7th July 1575, the Raid of the Redeswire is fought between England and Scotland.   It's the last major battle between England and Scotland. However, there were, and still are, minor battles between the two countries.   Mostly they involve headbutting and name calling nowadays. But, back in the day, there was poking with swords and nudging with spears, and I'll RIP YOUR HEART OUT WITH A HAGGIS, YOU ENGLISH DOGS.   In the Raid of the Redeswire, Scotland were victorious. The English made up for it by inventing football and beating the Scots at every opportunity.   7th July 1865, during the American Civil War, four conspira...